Laboratory Technician 60-80%
Paul Scherrer Institut
Infos sur l'emploi
- Date de publication :07 février 2025
- Taux d'activité :60 – 80%
- Type de contrat :Durée indéterminée
- Langue :anglais (Intermédiaire)
- Lieu de travail :Forschungsstrasse 111, 5232 Villigen PSI
The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2300 people.
Laboratory of Multiscale Bioimaging (LMB) is part of the PSI Center for Life Sciences and investigates the molecular structure and dynamics of complex molecular machines and cascades in the context of the living cell.
For the Cellular Structure Imaging Group, we are looking for a
Laboratory Technician 60-80%
Your tasks
- Construction of protein expression vectors
- Production of proteins in bacteria and eukaryotic cell cultures
- Protein purification by affinity chromatography, size-exclusion chromatography etc.
- Biochemical and biophysical characterization of the proteins
- Cell culture of human cells for cilia production for cryo-TEM
- Modification of cells using CRISPR/Cas9 for the analysis of cilia and ciliary proteins
- Support of the group "Cellular Structural Biology and Imaging"
Your profile
- Completed professional training as a laboratory technician in biotechnology or a closely related field
- Several years of experience
- Solid theoretical and practical knowledge in protein biochemistry
- Good English skills
We offer
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr Takashi Ishikawa, phone +41 56 310 42 17 or email Write an email or Dr Roger Benoit, phone +41 56 310 47 03 or email Write an email.
Please submit your application online by 16. March 2025 for the position as a Laboratory Technician 60-80% (index no. 2412-00).
Paul Scherrer Institute Human Resources Management Larissa Götzelmann 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
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